Ericsson announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabian telco Etihad Etisalat (a.k.a. Mobily) to explore technologies to develop intent-driven autonomous networks using AI and automation.
Under the MoU signed on Monday during the LEAP 2025 event in Riyadh, Ericsson and Mobily plan to leveraging emerging technologies such as intent management functions, AI-powered cognitive loops, intelligent automation platforms, and orchestration solutions that can help 5G networks increase operational efficiency, boost service quality, and elevate the user experience.
Alaa Nawar, VP of network implementation at Mobily, said intent-driven autonomous networks that provide speed, scalability, and capacity with close to zero touch will help the operator leverage 5G and AI to create robust, adaptable networks and explore and develop innovative business models.
“We are certain that together we will contribute to the creation of a robust, agile, and resilient network ecosystem in Saudi Arabia that meets the evolving demands of today's digital world,” he said in a statement.
Håkan Cervell, VP and head of Ericsson Saudi Arabia, added that autonomous networks have both the ability to change requirements dynamically without human involvement and the potential to achieve unparalleled efficiency in service delivery and operations.
“As we move toward intelligent society and industry, artificial intelligence will be integrated into almost everything – learning, adapting and intelligently automating,” he said.
